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Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-JH-01
In this interview Harllee discusses his interactions with John F. Kennedy [JFK] during World War II; working with Congressman JFK on selection procedures for Annapolis and West Point, 1947–1948; his impressions of JFK in Congress; working as chairman of Citizens for Kennedy and Johnson [Lyndon B. Johnson] in northern California, 1960; anti-Catholic opposition to JFK in California during the 1960 presidential election; and becoming a member of the Federal Maritime Commission amid changes to the Commission’s powers and functions, among other issues.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-10-01-A
KN08
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-10-08-A
KN08
Oral history
John F. Kennedy Oral History Collection
JFKOH-DJR-01
In this interview Roberts discusses working with John F. Kennedy [JFK] on New England issues when he was a congressman and a senator; JFK and the American textile industry; JFK and other New England governors; the significance of New England solidarity at national political conventions; Adlai E. Stevenson and the 1956 Democratic National Convention; JFK’s bid for the vice-presidential nomination at the 1956 Convention and arguments against him; Stevenson’s reaction to JFK as a vice-presidential possibility; contact with JFK and his staff after 1956; dealing with the religious issue when gathering support for JFK; meeting at Hyannis Port in October 1959; JFK’s 1960 presidential campaign; the 1960 Democratic National Convention; JFK’s reception in Rhode Island; interactions with President JFK and working with his Administration; and JFK’s political legacy, among other issues.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18961
President Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy arrive at St. Mary’s Church to attend Mass in Newport, Rhode Island. Secret Service agent Gerald "Jerry" Behn walks behind the First Lady; a crowd observes.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18960
President Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy leave St. Mary’s Church after attending Mass in Newport, Rhode Island. A crowd observes.
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C19037
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attend Mass at St. Mary’s Church, Newport, Rhode Island. Also pictured: White House Secret Service agents, Floyd Boring (far left) and Dave Grant (far right).
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C19036
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attend Mass at St. Mary’s Church, Newport, Rhode Island.